Recipes
17 December 2013
Master Bean Recipe from Rancho Gordo
This master recipe is from Steve Sando at Rancho Gordo - he knows beans better than anyone on the planet, so who're we to tell you how to cook 'em! Take it away, Steve!
"There is not one single me...
17 December 2013
Arugula & Watercress Salad with Dried Apricots, Goat Cheese, Almonds & Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette
A long name for a quick and simple salad that shows off a harmony of textures and California-grown flavor. Just whisk, toss and enjoy.
17 December 2013
Master Polenta Recipe
This is a very basic recipe for cooking stone-ground polenta - it takes time and attention, but the results are astounding.
You can easily substitute chicken or vegetable stock for part or all of ...
17 December 2013
Latte di Mandorla con Ciliege (Almond Milk with Cherry)
In the summers in Sicily, this ubiquitous drink is ordered to cool down from the blazing heat. We've added a drizzle of the Cherry Syrup from Morello, but you could just as easily serve it simply o...
17 December 2013
Truffle Almond Gremolata
This Milanese preparation is classically served atop a long-braised lamb shank, osso buco, but it's great on grilled lamb chops, pork chops or even grilled chicken. And a little sprinkled over past...
17 December 2013
Jalapeño Aioli
This quick sauce will be a little thinner than mayonnaise. We love serving it with asparagus, in lieu of hollandaise. It's also great on sandwiches...a pounded chicken breast, breaded and fried, se...
17 December 2013
Avocado Purée
Smooth, rich and just a tad spicy, this avocado purée is an elegant take on guacamole. Serve it with ceviche, grilled shrimp, seared scallops or gazpacho.
17 December 2013
Spicy Feta Dip
This is a great starter or hors d'oeuvres, spread on warm pita. Serve a bowl with olives and you've got the start to a nice party.
17 December 2013
Jalapeño Popcorn, by Calivirgin
Add a little kick to your next movie night with this spicy twist on popcorn. While you're at it, try this recipe with any flavored olive oil from Calivirgin.